Today is my Hailey's birthday. It is hard to believe she is already 11 years old. As much as I love the snuggly little babies, there is something special about watching your child grow into their own person. There are traits from Jason and I in her, and then many things that are all Hailey. For the most part, she is a fun and amazing child. I couldn't have a better daughter. I have so much respect for the person she is becoming. She is a lot of fun, now that she is getting to an age, where she is closer to an adult than a child. She is interesting to talk to, and has legitimate opinions to express. It is true that every stage of development has its good and bad parts. I know I may live to regret these words, but I'm kind of looking forward to what the teen years have in store for us with Hailey. I kind of think that bragging about your kids can become obnoxious. But since this is all about Hailey, for today, I think it is only appropriate to name some of her successes. She is a Christian, and I see that in her heart every day. She treats those around her with compassion, love, and respect. She is amazing with her somewhat difficult siblings. She is a good friend, and highly forgiving person She helps around the house without complaint. She is exceptionally responsible and mature, yet still very silly and fun. She is a straight A student, not one B on a report card in her life. She got a 100% on her Math state assessment this year, and was 93% or above on the other state assessments this year. She is an excellent swimmer. She got female swimmer of the year in her age group, for the second time, this year. She was actually undefeated in the breast, butterfly, and freestyle stroke. We are very proud to be blessed with Hailey as our daughter.
Originally posted August 2012
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Happy Birthday To Hailey
Today is my Hailey's birthday. It is hard to believe she is already 11 years old. As much as I love the snuggly little babies, there is something special about watching your child grow into their own person. There are traits from Jason and I in her, and then many things that are all Hailey. For the most part, she is a fun and amazing child. I couldn't have a better daughter. I have so much respect for the person she is becoming. She is a lot of fun, now that she is getting to an age, where she is closer to an adult than a child. She is interesting to talk to, and has legitimate opinions to express. It is true that every stage of development has its good and bad parts. I know I may live to regret these words, but I'm kind of looking forward to what the teen years have in store for us with Hailey. I kind of think that bragging about your kids can become obnoxious. But since this is all about Hailey, for today, I think it is only appropriate to name some of her successes. She is a Christian, and I see that in her heart every day. She treats those around her with compassion, love, and respect. She is amazing with her somewhat difficult siblings. She is a good friend, and highly forgiving person She helps around the house without complaint. She is exceptionally responsible and mature, yet still very silly and fun. She is a straight A student, not one B on a report card in her life. She got a 100% on her Math state assessment this year, and was 93% or above on the other state assessments this year. She is an excellent swimmer. She got female swimmer of the year in her age group, for the second time, this year. She was actually undefeated in the breast, butterfly, and freestyle stroke. We are very proud to be blessed with Hailey as our daughter.
Originally posted August 2012
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